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Valpo Rocket League Advances to NECC Division VI Mideast Championship Game

When's the big game? Valparaiso University's Rocket League team has qualified for the NECC Division VI Mideast Championship Game and will face Bowling Green State University on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd at 7:00pm for a chance to secure an automatic bid to the NECC National Tournament. 

How did they get there? After securing the #1 seed in the playoffs, the Rocket League team beat Augusta University 4-1 in a best of seven quarterfinal match, then won in the semifinals in a best of seven over Vanderbilt University, 4-3. Replays of the matches can be found below on the Valpo Esports YouTube channel. 

Watch Replay vs Augusta University
Watch Replay vs Vanderbilt University

The roster: 
Senior Captain Soren Burkholder
Senior Joshua Cronin 
Freshman Logan Walliker
Coach Thomas Hohnholt

Follow the Beacons: Streaming for this match will be made available on ESPN+ with a valid subscription or fans can also tune in by visiting the Bell and Beacon (BBs) in person on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd at 7:00pm. 
 
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Players Mentioned

Joshua Cronin

Joshua Cronin

Senior
Rocket League
Soren Burkholder

Soren Burkholder

Senior
Rocket League
Logan Walliker

Logan Walliker

Freshman
Rocket League

Players Mentioned

Joshua Cronin

Joshua Cronin

Senior
Rocket League
Soren Burkholder

Soren Burkholder

Senior
Rocket League
Logan Walliker

Logan Walliker

Freshman
Rocket League